Darius Johnson (born 15 March 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship.
As a youngster, Johnson had various internships and trials with football clubs, firstly with Queens Park Rangers before heading off to the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Crawley Town and Oxford United, but failed to secure permanent terms.
[1][2] He would eventually leave the club, prior to joining Combined Counties Football League side Kensington & Ealing Borough.
[1] He earned the possibility of a contract after featuring in Premier League 2 against Brighton & Hove Albion, but was unable to sign due to Chelsea's ongoing transfer ban.
[1][5] He made his pro debut on 23 August 2019 during a 3–0 loss away to De Graafschap, as he came off the bench to replace Nick Doodeman after seventy-nine minutes.